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February 2000

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Ponder This Challenge:

Suppose C is a positive real number such that for all positive integers N it is true that (N raised to the C power) is an integer. Does C have to be an integer? Why or why not?

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Challenge: 02/01/00 @ 12:00AM EST
Solution: 03/01/00 12:00AM EST
List Updated: 04/01/00 12:00AM EST

People who answered correctly:

James B. Shearer (2.4.2000 @ 11:30 PM EST)

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